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The Video.

(KAIRA'S POV)The whispers followed me everywhere.I walked faster, my head down, my heart pounding so loud I could barely hear anything else. But I could still hear them. The laughter. The cruel words. The way they said my name like it was a joke."She actually came to school today.""I can't believe she's not hiding.""After that video, I'd never show my face again."I didn't know where I was going. I just knew I had to get away. Away from the stares. Away from the whispers. Away from all of it.My feet carried me down the hallway, past the lockers, past the groups of students who parted like I was contagious. I could feel their eyes on me, burning into my back.I had hearr them talking about a video and now I wondered what exactly was going on. Finally, I saw the bathroom door.I pushed it open and stumbled inside, my hands shaking so badly I could barely lock the door behind me.I leaned against the cold tile wall and tried to breathe. But my lungs wouldn't cooperate. My chest wa
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The Video.

(SLADE'S POV)"Touchdown Horton, go!!!" Coach Winston yelled and I heard the sound of his whistle.I dropped the ball and took off my helmet. My teammates gathered around me, slapping my back and clapping."You all pull this one and we are bringing it home Friday night!" Coach yelled onto the pitch."Yes sir!" We chorused back deeply."Good, now everyone get your asses to the locker room and get washed. You all stink!" He said, wrinkling his nose as he spoke.We all went into the locker room, chatting loudly. Well, everyone seemed pretty hyped for the game this Friday, everyone but me.I didn't feel great and it didn't matter how much I tried to push that feeling away, it just kept resurfacing.I didn't stick around for small talk with my teammates. I hurried into the shower, desperate to have the hot water running over me."Kaira." I breathed out to no one in particular.That name was on the tip of my tongue since I woke up and it made it so much harder when I had to drive her to sch
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The New Kid.

(KAIRA'S POV)I had a terrible day at school and if not that I had a report to make to my ink club, then I would have spent the entire day in the bathroom. My usual spot to shield humiliation.But now I was forced to sit in the back of the club room while the others sat away from me, whispering and laughing.I couldn't hear what they were saying exactly, maybe because I blocked their voices out or maybe I was scared to hear the embarrassing insults they were throwing at me."Hello." A voice made me jolt back to life and I almost knocked down another chair.A boy stood over me with thick curly brown hair that matched his sharp brown eyes. He had a lingering smile that tugged at his lips. I looked around, there was no one around but me."Hello." He repeated and came closer this time."You're speaking to me." I said, swallowing a dry lump in my throat.He nodded and then dropped down beside me. "Yes I am." He confirmed with a little laugh. "I'm sorry to interrupt but I… I just wanted to
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The Stand-Up.

(KAIRA'S POV)I have established that the kids don't like me in this school. But then I am certain of three people who hate me in this school: Slade Horton of course, Mrs. Ramirez the librarian, and Tiara Kings, who is currently standing beside me with the most wicked smile on her face."Are you going to tell him who you are and why you shouldn't be seated beside him?" She continued, taking a step forward. "Or do you want me to tell him myself?"I wished so much that the ground would open and swallow me. I could feel everyone's eyes on me and it all felt so humiliating. I prayed that Mr. Arda would step in now, he's the ink club patron and he doesn't allow bullying or intimidation in the club."Fine!" Tiara snapped, making me gasp and grip the chair I was seated on. She turned to Cameron."You should stay far away from her." She said, with that sweet voice that was as fake as her A.I. generated essays. "She's the dirt of the earth. The worst you can think of. No one talks to her here
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The Voice I recognized.

(KAIRA’S POV)The bell rang, and I practically bolted out of the room so fast that it felt like I was floating, my feet not even touching the ground.But I had barely gotten past the door when I heard the sound of fast footsteps leaving the class as well. “Kaira!” Someone yelled and even though I knew who it was, I didn’t stop.The person calling my name was the reason why I was hurrying to get away.Cameron.He had made the center of attention during our club meeting. I had gone through half an hour ignoring deathly and sniggering looks throughout. At this point, I really wanted the day to end. “Kaira.” His breathless voice was suddenly directly behind me and I knew I had to stop running and to drop the act then.I became glued to the spot and in less than three seconds, Cameron had fallen into step beside me.“Wow, for someone who seems to be so quiet and calm, you are damn good runner.” He said, his hand on his knees while he panted tiredly. “I just… really need to get home.”
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The Character Judge.

(KAIRA'S POV)I knew that voice before I even turned around.It was impossible not to.It didn’t matter how many times I tried to deny it, Slade Horton’s voice was imprinted in my head.I turned slowly, my heart pounding so loudly that I was sure Cameron could hear it.Slade stood a few feet away, his arms crossed, his expression unreadable. He was wearing his usual black leather jacket, his dark hair falling carelessly across his forehead. His green eyes flickered between me and Cameron, and something in them made my stomach tighten."Makaira ," he repeated, his voice cool and smooth. "I've been looking for you."I blinked. He'd never called me by my full name before. It sounded strange coming from his lips. Almost... intimate."What do you want?" I asked, hating how small my voice sounded.Slade's gaze shifted to Cameron. He looked him up and down slowly, deliberately, like he was assessing a threat. Cameron, to his credit, didn't flinch."We were just heading out," Cameron said, hi
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The Cold Return.

KAIRA'S POV)The question hung in the air between us, heavy and suffocating."Why does that bother you?"I watched Slade's face. Waiting. Hoping. Dreading.For a moment, something flickered in his eyes. Something raw and unguarded. The way he parted his lips, making me know that he was actually going to answer, my heart pounded in my chest. Then his expression shuttered."Because you're my stepsister," he said, his voice flat and cold. "And people will talk."I blinked. "What?""My father's reputation. My family's reputation." He looked away, staring out the window. "If you start hanging around random guys, people will assume things. It'll reflect badly on us.""Us?" I repeated, my voice barely a whisper. "You and me?""Don't make this into something it's not."I wanted to scream. I wanted to shake him. I wanted to remind him that he had kissed me. That he had held me in the water. That he had admitted he wanted to kiss me in the hallway.Instead, I just sat there, staring at his pro
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The Honeymoon Announcement.

(KAIRA'S POV)I didn't see Slade for the rest of the night. I stayed in my room, staring at the ceiling, replaying every word he'd said in the car."Because you're my stepsister.""Stay away from him.""Forget I said anything."I pressed my palms against my eyes. It didn't matter. It couldn't matter. He was my stepbrother. He had made it clear I was beneath him. He had kissed me and called it a mistake.But then why did he look at me like I was the only thing in the room?I was still thinking about it when my phone buzzed. I grabbed it, hoping it was Cameron, needing someone normal to talk to.But it was an unknown number.The message was short. Only five words."Stay away from Cameron Grey."I stared at the screen, my heart racing. Then the messages started coming faster."He's not who he says he is.""You're making a mistake.""Trust me."I typed back: "Who is this?"The response came instantly."Slade."I sat up in bed, my pulse hammering. Then the final message arrived."Ask him a
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The First Night Alone.

(KAIRA'S POV)The next morning came too quickly.I stood in the grand foyer, watching Mum and Tom gather their luggage. Mum's eyes were already glistening with unshed tears. She kept looking at me like she was trying to memorize my face."Are you sure you'll be okay?" She asked for the fifth time.I forced a smile. "Mum, we've been through this. I'll be fine.""Three weeks is a long time.""It'll fly by." I pulled her into a hug. "You deserve this. Both of you. Go. Have fun. Don't worry about us."She held me tight, her fingers digging into my back. "I love you. So much. You know that, right?""I know." My voice cracked slightly. "I love you too."When we finally pulled apart, Tom stepped forward. He placed a hand on my shoulder, his expression warm."Kaira, I've left instructions with the staff. Anything you need—anything at all—just ask." He glanced at Slade, who was leaning against the wall with his hands shoved in his pockets. "And Slade will take care of you. Won't you, son?"Sla
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Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind.

SLADE'S POVI strolled into the house, trying to make my way towards the stairs. But then, I heard the sound of someone breathing.I froze.Then carefully, without making a sound, I retreated back to the main living room and peeped in. Then I saw her and my breath caught immediately.Kaira was curled up on the couch, almost like a cat. Her book was in her lap and she was chewing what looked like a licorice."You look bored." I announced, enjoying the way she jumped, obviously startled by my voice.She looked up, shocked to see me, but it didn't take long for her to readjust her expression. She rolled her eyes and turned her attention back to her book. I could see her reading through the pages, almost like I wasn't even present."Are you trying to erase me from here? Or are you just pretending like I am not here?" I said, leaning casually on the arms of a chair."Out of sight. Out of mind." She replied, and she sounded bored."But I'm not out of sight." I said, standing up and moving t
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